The Mark Makers | Lionel Story Book

Meet Lionel the Soldier – the brave and bold leader of straight lines! The Lionel Story Book is part of The Mark Makers series, a joyful early writing programme developed by qualified teacher and Little Learners founder, Rachel Fay. Designed for children under 5, this storybook supports early mark making in a playful, engaging way—ideal for sensory spaces, schools, homes, and early years settings.

Lionel helps children master the straight lines needed to form letters like “l”, “t”, and “i”. With his soldier-like discipline and friendly charm, he inspires little learners to develop the motor skills and confidence they need to begin their writing journey. Children won’t even realise they’re learning as they follow Lionel’s exciting adventure—it’s fun with a purpose!

Whether you’re using this book as part of classroom activities, messy play, or quiet storytime at home, Lionel makes early writing feel like a big, exciting mission. It's time to stand tall, march on, and Make Your Mark with Lionel!

Features:

• Features Lionel the Soldier, who teaches children all about straight lines

• Part of The Mark Makers early writing programme created by a qualified teacher

• Supports pre-writing development through engaging storytelling and character-based learning

• Ideal for use in sensory rooms, nurseries, early years classrooms, and home learning

• Encourages fine motor skills, line control, and pencil grip in a playful, non-pressured way

• A brilliant companion to the Mark Makers Activity Book and other storybooks in the series

• Makes learning to write fun, friendly, and accessible for all early learners

Specifications:

• Includes: 1 x Lionel Story Book

• Format: Paperback

• Character Focus: Lionel – the Soldier Mark for straight lines

• Size: A4 – perfect for little hands and classroom shelves

• Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 3–5

• Ideal for: Sensory spaces, schools, homes, and early years learning environments